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Plan Your Visit

By air

Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)

Leeds Bradford is a local airport around 12km (7 1/2 miles) from the University of Leeds. Flights can be booked with several major airlines routed through Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, and other major European hubs.

The 757 bus runs from the airport to Leeds Railway Station and Leeds City Bus and Coach Station. Taxis can be booked in advance, or from the booking office outside the main terminal.

By rail

Leeds Rail Station offers direct services to London King’s Cross, Manchester, Liverpool, Hull, Birmingham, Newcastle, Edinburgh and across the UK. London King’s Cross is around 2 1/4 hours away by rail.

The station is approximately 1.6km (1 mile) from campus, a 20-minute walk. The 1 bus provides a frequent service between the station and Woodhouse Lane, outside the Parkinson Building, and taxis are available outside the main entrance.

A meet and greet service for IMC delegates will run on Sunday and Monday. If you arrive at the station on these days, IMC staff will be available on the main concourse to help you find your way to your accommodation.

Buying train tickets

These websites will guide you through buying tickets for the UK rail network.

By coach/bus

Leeds City Bus and Coach Station is 2km (1 1/4 miles) from campus, a 30-minute walk. Public buses 6, 28 and 97 offer a frequent service stopping outside the Parkinson Building. Tickets can be purchased from the driver by cash or contactless card payment.

Buying coach tickets

The UK has an extensive network of coach services, and Eurolines offers services to cities throughout mainland Europe. These websites will guide you through buying tickets on the major coach operators:

By car

We encourage all delegates to use alternative methods of transport where possible.

A very limited number of parking spaces are available on campus. These must be pre-booked through the IMC Online Store when registration opens. In 2018, parking spaces cost £7.00 per day. Drivers with blue badges or equivalents for disability parking should book a disabled parking permit.

Due to University of Leeds policy, all drivers need to pay for their parking space whether they have a blue badge or not.

Public and private multi-storey car parks are within easy walking distance of the University, on Woodhouse Lane and at the Merrion Centre. You will need to pay for these when you arrive using the machines in the car parks.

Getting around Leeds

Bus

Leeds has an extensive network of local buses, with routes across the city and West Yorkshire. Tickets can be purchased from the driver in cash, while many buses also accept contactless card payments.

Frequent services run from Leeds Bus and Coach Station (6, 97, 28) and Leeds Rail Station (1) to just outside the Parkinson Building.

West Yorkshire Metro provides information and a personal journey planner to help you find your way around.